adj 1 a  :  having the same relative position, value, or structure: as (1) :  exhibiting biological homology (2) :  having the same or allelic genes with genetic loci usu. arranged in the same order < chromosomes>   b  :  belonging to or consisting of a chemical series whose members exhibit homology  2 a  :  derived from or involving organisms of the same species < tissue grafts>  - compare AUTOLOGOUS HETEROLOGOUS1    b  :  relating to or being immunity or a serum produced by or containing a specific antibody corresponding to a specific antigen ho*mol*o*gous*ly adv 
 
   
 
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